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Upgrades & Custom PC Builds

Before you throw away a slow laptop or spend a fortune on a brand-new desktop, let’s look at upgrading it. A simple, inexpensive hardware swap can often make a five-year-old machine run significantly faster than a new budget model from a retail store. And if you do need something brand new for heavy gaming, video editing, or professional work, I build custom PCs tailored exactly to your needs and budget—without the massive retail markups.

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A technician installing a new AMD Ryzen processor into a motherboard for a custom gaming PC build at New Ross PC Repairs.

Breathe New Life Into Old Tech

The most cost-effective hardware upgrades for slow machines:

  • The SSD Speed Boost: One of the best upgrades you can make. We replace old, grinding mechanical hard drives with lightning-fast Solid State Drives (SSDs). Your computer will boot up in seconds instead of minutes, and apps will open instantly.
  • RAM (Memory) Expansions: If your computer freezes up when you have too many Chrome tabs open or try to run multiple programs, you are running out of memory. We can install extra RAM so you can multitask smoothly without the lag.
  • Massive Storage Additions: Running out of space for family photos, massive game installs, or work files? We can install secondary high-capacity drives to safely house all your data.
  • Graphics & Power Upgrades: Trying to play a new game and getting terrible frame rates? We can upgrade your desktop’s Graphics Card (GPU) and ensure your Power Supply (PSU) is robust enough to handle the extra performance.

Custom Built PCs

Tailor-made machines for gaming, design, and heavy workloads:

  • Custom Gaming Rigs: We don’t just throw expensive parts in a box. You tell us your budget and the games you want to play, and we design a balanced system to get you the highest possible frame rates at 1080p, 1440p, or 4K.
  • Professional Workstations: Need a heavy-duty machine that will not crash while rendering? We build workstations specifically optimized for AutoCAD, Premiere Pro, heavy Excel modeling, and 3D design.
  • The Build Process: You give us the budget. We source the best components, assemble the machine with immaculate cable management, install a completely clean version of Windows (with zero bloatware), update all the drivers, and stress-test it for stability before handing it over.

PC Upgrades & Custom Build FAQs

Before you throw away a slow laptop or spend a fortune on a brand-new desktop, let’s look at upgrading it. A simple, inexpensive hardware swap can often make a five-year-old machine run significantly faster than a new budget model from a retail store. Upgrades like an SSD speed boost or RAM expansion are the most cost-effective ways to breathe new life into your old tech.

Yes. If your computer freezes up when you have too many Chrome tabs open or try to run multiple programs simultaneously, you are likely running out of memory. We can install a RAM (Memory) expansion so you can multitask smoothly without the lag.

No. Whether we are replacing an old, grinding mechanical hard drive with a lightning-fast Solid State Drive (SSD) or installing secondary high-capacity drives, your data is safe. We ensure your family photos, massive game installs, and work files are securely housed on the new drive.

Store-bought machines often come with massive retail markups and pre-installed bloatware. When we build a custom gaming rig or professional workstation, we design a balanced system tailored exactly to your budget and needs—whether that is hitting high frame rates at 1080p, 1440p, or 4K, or running heavy workloads like AutoCAD and Premiere Pro. We source the components, assemble the machine with immaculate cable management, install a completely clean version of Windows, and stress-test it for stability before handing it over.

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